Final decision on ex-Catholic brother’s extradition reserved

Friday, December 20th, 2013

A final decision on the extradition of a former Catholic brother Bernard McGrath to Australia to face 252 child sex abuse charges has been reserved.

Judge Farish heard submissions from both sides before reserving her decision to a hearing on January 17.

She also suppressed all details of Tuesday’s submissions. Continue reading

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